Dover, OH

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 12,946 · Part of Tuscarawas County

Dover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tuscarawas County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and inland flooding.

Storm events near Dover

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dover's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dover itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 10 events
Hail 92 events
Inland Flooding 70 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Tuscarawas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dover along with the rest of the county, not a Dover-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 38.3 Very Low
Inland Flooding 82.3 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 54.9 Very Low
Heat Wave 65.6 Relatively Low
Tornado 46.6 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 28.1 Relatively Low
Drought 65.4 Relatively Moderate
Hail 86 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 47.9 Very Low
Ice Storm 74.2 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 83.3 Relatively Low
Lightning 80.7 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 60.2 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 71.1 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tuscarawas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Dover, OH at risk of?

Dover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Tuscarawas County, where Dover is located, are hail, landslide, and inland flooding.

What is Dover's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Tuscarawas County, where Dover is located, scoring 86 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Dover a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Dover carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Tuscarawas County.

Has Dover had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 92 hail, 70 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dover since 2016.